Place Iceland
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2021–2024), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in NDA — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2021–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
NDA 2021 → ESE 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
ESE2024
Consider the following statements regarding the Global Peace Index 2023
- Iceland has retained its position as the most peaceful country since the inaugural study in 2008
- Five out of the top 10 most peaceful countries in the world are located in Europe
Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
- A Both 1 and 2
- B 1 only
- C 2 only ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
NDA2021
Advantage(s) of tectonic activity in Iceland include(s)
- Source of natural geothermal energy
- Creation of new land
- Attraction of tourists
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Geomorphology
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